Bus from Butterworth, ZA to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Butterworth to Cape Town on February 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.Cheapest
BadelaBus
Fingoland Mall N2, Butterworth
CAPE TOWNFastest
Intercape MainlinerBus
Butterworth
Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)No tags
Mavumisa TransportBus
BUTTERWORTH
CAPE TOWNNo tags
Jobela StarBus
BUTTERWORTH
Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.No tags

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Get from Butterworth to Cape Town

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
16h 40mAverage Duration
922 kmDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Butterworth, ZA to Cape Town by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Cape Town start from $42. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    The average bus travel time from Butterworth to Cape Town is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 922 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Badela.

  3. Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Cape Town route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Makalala Transport, Big Sky, Flexi City Connect, Badela, Mavumisa Transport, Jobela Star.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Cape Town at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    A bus trip from Butterworth to Cape Town generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth to Cape Town?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
02-12
$46
02-13
$47
Today
$45
02-15
$41
02-16
$41
02-17
$41
02-18
$41
02-19
$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Cape Town was searched and found on Feb 15, 2026 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Butterworth, ZA to Cape Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $92 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2026-02-15.

Usually Badela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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